Venting.....

[#1 Leading Lady]

Hey Soror!!!

Just a few words of encouragement for you today....

*First -Pray About It!!! Not to preach or anything but God is a Good God and he is Worthy to be Praised. Know that God has something BETTER in store for you and what God has for YOU no one can come between that!!! With your bills Soror pay what you can on each then make arrangements...Make It Happen!!! Soror you know if I wan't broke I would lend you the money!!!!! :P
*Second- Your boss was right...You may be over-qualified see your are a DevaSTating Diva of Delta Sigma Theta so that puts you definitely ahead of all the others in the qualifications department. OOOOO-OP Keep your head high and strive for EXCELLENCE!! Remember Delta's don't make excuses we make Solutions!!

*Third- Soror if you Believe It You Can Achieve It!!!!

Hope you feel better. If you need someone to talk to Soror you can always email me!!

Love in Delta!!!



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[toocute]

MamaBuddha,

Do a search in the AKA Forum for a thread called OVERWHELMED. Someone posted that they had the blues last year and so many people came to her rescue with bible verses, poems, and kind words. I printed this thread, gave a copy to my Mom and I keep a copy at work. It is truly the most inspirational thread I've ever seen and I take it out and read it when I need it.

Take Care,
Toocute

[CrimsonTide4]

I received this in an e-mail twice and the second I will pass it on to whoever needs to read it:

1. Calm down, shut-up, and quit trippin'! Psalms 46:10
- "Be still and know that I am God." So many times we make situations more than they are due to our anxiety. CALM DOWN! God has your life under control. He knows
how to handle even the seemingly
complex situation with ease.

Then, SHUT UP! Stop having pity parties and talking about your problems all the time. Don't you know that the power of death and life is in the tongue? Stop speaking negative things into existence in your life.

QUIT TRIPPIN'! When you look at your situations through your eyes, you often read more into the situation than what's there. It's not as bad as you think.

2. Be courageous! 2 Timothy 1:7 - "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of Love, and of a sound mind." Fear is not of God. Have the courage to step out on faith and do the seemingly impossible.

Start your own business, go into the ministry, apply for that promotion -- anything that you've been afraid
to do and you know that God has called you to do -DO!

3. Have confidence! Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Remember, greater is He that's within you than he that's in the world. You have the power of the most
High God working in you and you have His Son
steadily making intercession for you. You have nothing to worry about! Walk with your head up! You say you have low self-esteem; somebody told you that you'd never amount to anything -- the devil is a liar!

Know that you are somebody not because Jesus said it, but because you are a child of The King!

4. Walk in the victory! Romans 8:28 - "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love! God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." Do I need to say anything else? The jury has
been out and the verdict is in - YOU WIN!
In your finances - YOU WIN!
On your job - YOU WIN!
In your relationships - YOU WIN!
In your health - YOU WIN!

God has already worked it out for you. It may not come the way you think it should come, but remember - CALM DOWN, SHUT UP, AND QUIT TRIPPIN'! He's working It out for your good.

[MaMaBuddha]

crimsontide4,

the Lord Speaks in mysterious ways, huh?

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by MaMaBuddha:


crimsontide4,

the Lord Speaks in mysterious ways, huh?

Yes HE does, here I am trying to cheer you up and provide comfort to you in your time of need and he is using your trials to speak to me in my time of trials. Thanks for Venting

[MaMaBuddha]

soror CT4,

thank you for making me smile and laugh.

thanks to all the sorors and SF's that sent encouraging words and poems to me, they indeed have lifted my spirits forced me to think about my potential.

i know that, that man above is in my corner as long as i don't give up hope and it is up to me to use this time to my advantage.

and as soror leading lady so truthfully stated...

*Second- Your boss was right...You may be over-qualified see your are a DevaSTing Diva of Delta Sigma Theta so that puts you definitely ahead of all the others in the qualifications department. OOOOO-OP Keep your head high and strive for EXCELLENCE!! Remember Delta's don't make excuses we make Solutions!!




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[RENEEDST_22]

Soror,

In the Words of a Very Wise Woman!

"Just Don't give up trying to do what you really want to do.

Where there's love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong"

- Ella Fitzgerald-




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OOOOOO-OOOOOOOP!!

[crimsonsoror1913]

Soror,
Sometimes the blues gets to much for me to handle as well. The only thing I can suggest, is that when GOD closes one door, another surely will open. He's preparing you for something greater to come your way. Sit back and be at peace sista' and marvel in your blessings.

Keep your head up!

Crimsonsoror1913
Who pledged Delta?
Only the Best; those who failed pledged the rest.

[CrimsonTide4]

I wanted to bring this back to the top and share this with those who read it.

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow,
sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.

Disappointments are like road humps, they slow you down a bit but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards. Don't stay on the humps too long. Move on!

When you feel down because you didn't get what you want, just sit tight and be happy, because God has thought of something better to give you.

When something happens to you, good or bad, consider what it means. There's a purpose to life's events, to teach you how to laugh more or not to cry too hard.

You can't make someone love you, all you can do is be someone who can be loved, the rest is up to the person to realize your worth.

It's better to lose your pride to the one you love, than to lose the one you love because of pride. We spend too much time looking for the right person to love or finding fault with those we already love, when instead we should be perfecting the love we give.

Never abandon an old friend. You will never find one who can take his place. Friendship is like wine, it gets better as it grows older.

[Inquisitive]

ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD AND GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!!!
A few weeks ago my mother detected a lump in her breast. After a series of tests they found out that it was in fact a tumor, however, today we found out that it was benign. I'm so happy and I know that God is looking out for me and my family. I continued to pray for a good outcome and look at the bright side of things even though I was worried about my mom possibly having to battle cancer. I just thank him for letting her be alright and keeping her here on earth with me a little while longer because no matter how old you get you never stop needing your mom!!!! *l* Thanks for letting me share!

Inquisitive

[BrooklynDread]

First CALM down.
Second I hope your are NOT looking for an apartment in Manhattan, come to Brooklyn.
Remember though Bk is big so you really have
look hard to find something decent. Some
areas are expensive,but the rooms are BIG.
So I hope you have a good pair of sneakers. And If you need a hug your little sis gives it unconditionally.

[MD2BE]

Greetings,

I have not been visiting GC much lately because I no longer have access to it at work and I'm usually too tired when I get home to read the posts One of my co-workers sent me this email and I thought that I'd share it with you guys. It's a little long but here it is

This was too good for me not to share. It blessed my soul, and I truly
pray that this is something that will arrive just in the nick of time for
someone else:-)

Dear One:

You've been on my mind and heart. I see you struggling and planning, worrying and sweating, crying and running, at a furious pace. You're trying to move that mountain by yourself again, huh?

God asks that we cast all our cares on Him because He cares. Think about what your worrying says to God when you refuse to give things over to Him.
When you worry about money, you're telling Him that He is unable to provide for His
children ... that although He has riches beyond belief in Heaven, He is too stingy to share them with you.

When you worry that no one understands you, you're telling Him that although He has been with you since before you were formed in the womb, and has carved you into the palm of His hand, He doesn't know you.

When you worry that you will not have enough food, you're telling Him that although He rained down bread from Heaven in the desert to feed His children,you are the one He's forgotten.

When you worry that your enemies will have victory over you, you're telling God that although He has given you spiritual battle gear to defend yourself, that despite His track record of being a giant slayer, Red Sea divider, lion mouth closer and a furnace cooler, He can't handle your co-worker, your neighbor or a former friend.

When you worry that your children have decided to follow the world instead of
your example, you're telling God that He doesn't keep His promises.... That despite the fact that you have raised them up in the way they should go,they'll stray because basically, He lied.

When you worry because the doctors told you that children are impossible, that a cure is impossible, that healing is impossible, you're telling Him that this world controls your fate. You're saying that prayer time with Him is merely something to pass the time. You're saying that although He can raise the dead, make a virgin conceive, open the womb of a woman well past eighty, heal a 12 year issue of blood, make the blind see and the lame walk, He can't help
you.

When you worry that you won't be able to do enough to earn forgiveness, you're telling Him "that's ok Lord, no need for Your Son to die, I can earn my own forgiveness." Let's just act like Jesus never died, and tell Him
never mind, that He doesn't need to go to the cross.

When you worry that no one will love you, that you'll be lonely for the rest of your life, you're telling Him that His love is insufficient...that He couldn't possibly love you enough to ward away loneliness. You're saying that although He has promised life more abundantly, He was lying....that despite the fact that He started off saying that it is not good that we be alone, He's changed His mind.

When you worry and refuse to give the problem over to Him, you're telling Him
that although He could create the world, He can't handle what's going on in your world, so you will. You are saying that He won't work things out, that obstacles cannot be overcome, that mountains can't be climbed, that healing cannot occur, that what is lost will not be found, that joy does not come in the morning, that He is not the God of a second chance, that the promised land has been swallowed up by the desert, that you have discovered the height, depth and width of His love and found it to fall short of your needs.

Think about all that you're saying to the one who loves you the most and who has all power, really think about it. Then open you hands and release what you've been holding onto. Bow down on your knees and ask Him to forgive you for doubting Him. Walk away with a peaceful heart and note the footsteps
that go before you to make the crooked places straight, a way in the wilderness, and
later springing forth in the desert.

"Stand in a stream with waters around your ankles. The waters that pass by you at that moment, you will never see again. So it is with the misery that has challenged your life...let it go, let it pass away."

T.D. Jakes

[MaMaBuddha]

i'd like to thank everyone for their encouraging words!!!!

i am currently interviewing for a position as a teacher for students with disabilities. it is a long process with verifying but a worthy one. wish me luck. all my information is in (references, program visits and doctor visits).

i am also looking for a new crib (slang for apartment) in the downtown brooklyn area and in manhattan...

my time on the internet is coming to a close...i will not be around as much, but i will stop by and visit as much as i can.


thank you sorors and sisterfriends.




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[CrimsonTide4]

CONGRATS MAMABUDDHA on your NEW JOB!! I am claiming that job for you.

Here is something my mom sent me yesterday that I want to share with anyone who is going through.

March 28

I open my heart and mind to be aware…I must believe

that whatever it is, I can handle it.

You have earned the right to be exactly where you are. Whatever, the situation, circumstances, predicament or challenges that face you at this very moment, you have earned the divine right to be where you are. You have earned the right to go through what you are going through based on the way you got through, got over, went around or handled a similar situation. You learned something then that you can surely use now. Think about it! You have already demonstrated your ability to get up. You have clearly exhibited your desire to get over. You have made it perfectly clear that you can handle the rough times and hard stuff as you navigated through the tight places. Now you have the opportunity to demonstrate how your skills have improved.

With all that you have been through, have been challenged by, have confronted and have overcome, you have earned the right to live with this, make it through this, overcome this and benefit from the divine opportunity that now stands before you. Think about it! You have always been there for you. You have demonstrated you have what it takes. You know how to make it through the ups and downs, the in's and out's, the good times and the hard times. You have done it before. You will do it again! Why you? Because you are a good student. Why now? Because you have earned the right to do what it takes. Now get to it.

Until today, you may not have realized just how good you are. Just for today, see everything that lies before you as a divine opportunity to remember.

Today I am devoted to reminding myself of the good

I have done and the goodness that I am!

this is reprinted from Until Today by Iyanla Vanzant. I hoped this blessed you as it blessed me.

[Salience]

Here's my vent:
Single friends who want to wallow in being "alone" or "without a man" and jaw your ear off about it, THEN, once they GET a man, you never hear from them! Shady.

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The most beautiful thing in the world is, precisely, the conjunction of learning and inspiration.
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